According the state Highway Patrol, the truck was carrying 40,000 pounds
of small ammunition, mainly shotgun shells and rifle clips. The truck
crashed through a guard rail and plunged down an embankment, spilling
diesel fuel.

The driver of the truck was taken to the hospital with
non-life-threatening injuries.

Department of Transportation officials said the accident happened
shortly before 6 p.m. As a detour, officials suggest taking U.S. 52 to
Exit 117 then left to University Parkway (N.C. Hwy. 66) then right to
52.